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Ask the Expert – What is Intramuscular Stimulation

Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is a needling procedure that goes beyond trigger point dry needling. It is a total system for diagnosing and treating persistent myofascial pain syndromes (chronic pain conditions that occur with no...

Streetfront Alternative is Providing Support to Vancouver Youth Through Running

Three mornings a week, a group of middle school students takes to the streets for training runs through Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The inner-city route winds past all manner of complex societal issues on display—poverty, homelessness,...

IMPACT ON LOCATION at Sheraton Centre Toronto

When we walked into the lobby at Sheraton Centre Toronto, we felt like we were part of something bigger. With a grand lobby, recently renovated, the space is hardly just a hotel; it’s a...

IMPACT ON LOCATION at Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

On our search for some of the best places to travel with your health and fitness in mind, we went on location to the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, part of Marriott Bonvoy to experience their...

A Sensory Experience at Sanctuary Cap Cana

There is a defining moment, as I flip-flop through Sanctuary Cap Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, where I feel fully, astonishingly relaxed. And I have only been here for two days. When was the last...

Ask the Expert – Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

This specialized branch of physiotherapy treats both the internal and external pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor consists of a group of muscles that attach throughout the inner pelvis, creating a sling-type structure. The...

Lifting Forgotten Voices

Her alarm goes off at 4 a.m. It’s time to start fuelling her body with the 5,000 calories required for the grueling day ahead. For the last week, Angela Houle, 40, has had butterflies...

2023 Fitness Studio and Health Club Guide

Fifth Avenue ClubMNP Community & Sport CentreMount Royal University Recreation7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight CentreVivo for Healthier GenerationsWestside Recreation Centre Read More in Our 2023 Inspiration IssueRead about our 2023 Canada’s Top Fitness...

Explore the East Kootenays on a Cross-Country Ski Road Trip

The southeastern corner of British Columbia is a winter paradise for cross-country skiers with Nordic Ski Centres located in most communities and endless trails available to explore across the Kootenay Rockies. Visitors to the...

Vivo for Healthier Generations Expansion Project Nears Completion

Get ready Calgary! Vivo’s $60-million expansion is just a few short months away from its phased opening starting with fitness in the spring followed by the pool and the indoor park by the summer. Vivo...
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Ask the Expert – What is Intramuscular Stimulation

Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is a needling procedure that goes beyond trigger point dry needling. It is a total system for diagnosing and treating persistent...

IMPACT ON LOCATION at Sheraton Centre Toronto

When we walked into the lobby at Sheraton Centre Toronto, we felt like we were part of something bigger. With a grand lobby, recently...

IMPACT ON LOCATION at Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

On our search for some of the best places to travel with your health and fitness in mind, we went on location to the Westin...

A Sensory Experience at Sanctuary Cap Cana

There is a defining moment, as I flip-flop through Sanctuary Cap Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, where I feel fully, astonishingly relaxed. And I...

Ask the Expert – Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

This specialized branch of physiotherapy treats both the internal and external pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor consists of a group of muscles that...